Newsletter: The King Comes for His Worship
Dear Mosaic Family,
How does Jesus begin the most important week of his life?
With a parade, basically. For Himself. It’s surprising, because to-date, we see Jesus withdrawing Himself from wide publicity. How often has he healed someone miraculously and commanded them not to tell anyone?
Here, we see another side of Jesus. He appears to drop his private character, and through His own orchestration, calls public attention to Himself.
He deliberately makes a public entry into Jerusalem, at the head of His disciples and followers. He voluntarily rides into the holy city, surrounded by a vast multitude, crying, Hosanna, like king David returning to his palace in triumph (2 Sam. 19:40).
Why? Because the King has come for His Worship. The King comes to Jerusalem. The King comes to the Temple. What was the purpose of the Temple? It served as the place where people gathered to worship God. Make sacrifices to God. Pray to God. Learn about God. Learn about His Law. Ask for His grace.
But the Temple had become corrupted. That’s why in the parallel passage in Matthew, Jesus enters the Temple on Palm Sunday, drives out the money-changers and overturns their tables, and says, “My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you make it a den of robbers.”
Jesus, the King of Kings, has come to reclaim His rightful place of our greatest worship, adoration, affection, reverence, purpose, delight.
He has come to occupy the throne in the Temple, in the most Holy Place, the Holy of Holies. He also came to occupy the Holy of Holies in your heart. He alone is Holy. He alone is worthy.
Join us Sunday as we worship the King and meditate upon Mark 11:1-11.
Looking forward to worshiping with you!
Pastor Jan
This Week's Announcements
Parent Commissioning Class
This Sunday, March 10 from 1:00-3:30pm
At Mosaic, we don't dedicate children. Instead we commission parents who have dedicated themselves to living gospel-centered lives in front of their children. Anyone who is shepherding a child is welcome to join the class. Whether you've just had a baby or you have older kids, we invite you to learn more about what it means to be dedicated to your at-home discipleship. Sign up here.
Baptism Class
Sunday, March 17 from 11:15am-12:00pm
Baptism symbolizes a Believer’s union with Jesus Christ, who laid down His life and took it up again for us, so that we too might walk in the newness of life. It is a picture of death and resurrection. And deciding to be baptized is a big milestone for any Christian, and it is an important part of your walk with God. Register for our upcoming Baptism Seminar to learn more about baptism at Mosaic.
Membership 101 Class
Sunday, March 24 from 1:00-3:00pm
If you are a believer who has been attending our services, we encourage you to consider making the transition from attending as a “guest” to partnering as a “member” of our church family. Join our informational class to learn more about how we do membership at Mosaic. Please RSVP here.
Community Lunch
Sunday, April 7 at 1:00pm
Join us the first Sunday of each month for food and fellowship following the second service. Lunch will be provided by Mosaic. This is a great opportunity to bring your friends/ family/ neighbors.
Good Friday
Friday, March 29 at 6:00pm
Join us on Good Friday as we remember the life and death of Jesus Christ in preparation for Easter Sunday.
Songs for Sunday
If you would like to know what we'll be singing on Sunday, you can find the playlist here.
Check out our full calendar of events here.